St. Lorenz School Providing high-quality education (pre-school through 8th grade) by dedicated professionals in a Christ-centered environment. St. Lorenz is a nationally accredited school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Lorenz Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1845
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
635 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To show others by word and deed how beautiful it is to live with Jesus.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Lorenz Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Lorenz Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Lorenz Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Lorenz Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Lorenz Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Lorenz Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Lorenz Lutheran School vs. Immanuel Lutheran School
The nearest high school to St. Lorenz Lutheran School is Bridgeport Baptist Academy (6.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (5.4 miles away)
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Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
St. Michaels School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
6.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Bridgeport Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
6.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students Tuition listed
St. Luke's Lutheran School
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
8.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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